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Friday, 10 July 2020

All taken in our French garden this week.

Black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros)...
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Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus).
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Common blackbird (Turdus merula). One of the youngsters talking to the Elephant 😊 - interesting to see the size against the elephant compared with the pigeon...
Two of them got into the greenhouse yesterday and dug up all my pot plants and seedlings, they were not very popular. Although I managed to chase one out, I had to catch the second one to put it out of the door.  I do not want to put netting over the doorway but I might have to if they return again.
A blackbird can look at an owl 🦉
Thinking up what mischief it can get up to next!!!
Little owl (Athene noctua) the closest I have ever been to 'our' Little Owls. They were very agitated about something and ignoring me. I wonder if there was a snake around, they sounded a bit like a pair of agitated parrots. I have never heard them making such a row. This one was on a piece of metal attached to the electric pylon on the corner of our garden at this stage. The other one was on the barn a bit further away making the same row...
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28 comments:

  1. Marie Smith10 July 2020 at 17:18

    You had me with the bird bath photos!🙂

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    1. Rhodesia12 July 2020 at 10:10

      Oh Marie, how I wish I had time to just sit quietly for a few hours each day watching the bird bath, I miss so much I am sure. Have a great week Diane

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  2. Hilary Melton-Butcher10 July 2020 at 18:38

    Hi Diane - your camera is working wonders ... great photos - love the blackstart - just looks slightly startled! Little blackbirds ... bet they'll be back to their easy-pickings ... and I love comparisons with the delightful statues ... all the best - Hilary

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    1. Rhodesia12 July 2020 at 10:12

      Hilary I am hoping that they were frightened enough with me catching them in the green house that the dear little souls will not return, so far so good. Interesting to see the differences in size, and then you add a wren to those photos and it makes you wonder. have a great weekend and stay safe, cheers Diane

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  3. Jean12 July 2020 at 02:53

    The owl photos are stunning but I cannot get over the birds next to the statues. Especially the pigeon who looks like he's posing beside the elephant. So fun. I love those photos. Made me smile. Happy weekend!

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    1. Rhodesia12 July 2020 at 10:15

      Thanks so much for the comment, the owls are just amazing, and I love them. The statues gives one a bit of interest and the difference in size. Hope you have a good week and keep safe Diane

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  4. Hootin Anni12 July 2020 at 17:04

    I'm really running late today, and busy with a home project. So, I'll just say thanks for linking in today at I'd Rather B Birdin. I'll come back to read more when time allows later this week! Stay safe. (Love that last owl image!)

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    1. Rhodesia14 July 2020 at 15:11

      I seem to be running late all the time at present, I think the days and nights are getting shorter!!!! Keep safe and thanks for the comment, Diane

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  5. Nathailes SANTA MARIA12 July 2020 at 21:51

    Coucou Diane.
    Ah quand les oiseaux se baignent ils ne font pas semblant ! Hihi.
    Les jeunes merles ne sont pas très gentils c'est vrai, chez moi ils enlèvent tout le paillage que je mets pour le soleil hihihi. Tous les jours je dois tout remettre.
    Gros bisous à la chevêche.
    Bises à toi.

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    1. Rhodesia14 July 2020 at 15:15

      Coucou Natalie
      Bisous envoyés à la chouette. 😘 J'aimerais avoir plus de temps pour observer les oiseaux dans le bain. Les journées ne sont pas assez longues !!
      Bises Diane

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  6. Stewart M14 July 2020 at 09:06

    Owls and Redstarts in the garden - now I am jealous!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne.

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    1. Rhodesia14 July 2020 at 15:16

      It is a change from the normal run of the mill 😊 Keep well Diane

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  7. Karen14 July 2020 at 16:28

    Fun in the birdbath! THe owl is awesome.

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    1. Rhodesia19 July 2020 at 13:32

      Thanks Karen, I am in love with the owls. Keep well Diane

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  8. Pam14 July 2020 at 17:29

    Great shots. I love watching birds take baths in our birdbath.

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    1. Rhodesia19 July 2020 at 13:35

      Thanks Pam, I could watch them all day if only I had more time. Hope all is well Diane

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  9. Natalia15 July 2020 at 11:04

    Birdie having a bath is so cute!

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    1. Rhodesia19 July 2020 at 13:36

      Thanks Natalia they are fascinating to watch. Stay safe Diane

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  10. Carol @Comfort Spring Station15 July 2020 at 11:05

    I'd love to sit in your garden

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    1. Rhodesia19 July 2020 at 13:36

      I wish I had more time to just sit in the garden 😊 Stay safe Diane

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  11. Richard Pegler15 July 2020 at 11:13

    I've turned a funny shade of green after seeing your fabulous Little Owl shots, Diane! It would be a dream come true if I had any sort of owl viewable from the garden, but a Little Owl would be the best.

    With my very best wishes to you both - stay safe - - - Richard

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    1. Rhodesia19 July 2020 at 13:41

      The owls have been very quiet since this episode and I am quite worried that I have not seen them. Fingers crossed that all is well and it just the heat that is keeping them at bay.

      Keep well and stay safe, Diane

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  12. betty-NZ16 July 2020 at 01:28

    These are wonderful images from your garden! What cute visitors but they are opportunists, too, so you might end up with some netting.

    Your support for 'My Corner of the World' is much appreciated! Thanks for your link this week.

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    1. Rhodesia19 July 2020 at 13:43

      Many thanks Betty and thanks for hosting. Not much around this past week, maybe too hot for everything.
      Keep well and stay safe, Diane

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  13. The Yum List17 July 2020 at 12:09

    You really have an excellent eye for capturing the small details.

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    1. Rhodesia19 July 2020 at 13:44

      Thank you for the very kind comment, much appreciated. Cheers Diane

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  14. Phil Slade19 July 2020 at 15:30

    Hi Diane. Gardening is almost a full time job now. All the rain makes the grass go mad and I have to cut it twice a week. Still can't imagine how anyone can have Little Owl and Black Redstart as garden birds. I think you're correct about the owls going bonkers. Must have been a predator that they would see before you.

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    1. Rhodesia22 July 2020 at 12:06

      Phil you are so right the garden is taking up far more time than i would like but if we want the home grown crops than the work is necessary. I was really worried that we have not seen or heard the owl since the 'drama' but I am pleased to say I heard one while out watering yesterday evening. It was close by, but behind a barn that that blocked my view. Hearing it though made me happy. Keep safe and well, Diane

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